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Tuition Assistance Program
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps make Empire State University's affordable online degrees even more accessible for New York State residents. TAP never needs to be repaid and supports full-time, part-time, and workforce programs. See if you qualify and learn how to apply.
How TAP Makes Your Online Degree More Affordable
- Financial aid that never needs to be repaid
- Supports full-time, part-time, and workforce programs
- Open to New York State residents (or those who qualify under the NYS DREAM Act)
- Eligibility is based on income
- You can receive up to $5,665 toward tuition
13%
of SUNY Empire undergraduate students receive TAP
Applying for TAP
To apply for TAP, you must complete the NYS Student Aid Payment Application. There are two ways to do this:
- Complete the application at the end of the FAFSA
- Apply directly on the HESC website
TAP School Codes
- 0913 for undergraduate working toward a bachelor's degree
- 0916 for undergraduate students working toward an associate's degree
- 5680 for graduate students
TAP Eligibility for Summer Terms
There are additional eligibility requirements to use TAP funding for summer terms. You need to meet all of the eligibility criteria. You must:
- Have earned a combination of at least 24 college credits at Empire State University during the preceding Fall 1 term and the Spring 1 term
- Have attended full time for the Spring 1 term
- Be in good academic standing
- You must meet all other eligibility to be awarded TAP
